Wood aster

Name: Aster novi-belgii 'Wood's Blue' aka Wood’s Blue aster. Type of Plant: A short, perennial New York aster in the “Wood’s series” that is hardy in zones 4 – 8. Why I Love This Plant: One of the best reasons to grow perennials is that you have a kaleidoscope of color throughout the year. I

Aster cordifolius, or Blue Wood Aster, is a 2-3 foot perennial for partially shaded sites in dry or moist soil. Blue Wood Aster is often found at the edge of woods with clouds of blue flowers appearing in early fall. … Continued

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A lovely Missouri native aster, Blue Wood Aster, Aster cordifolius, produces clouds of rich blue flowers in late summer and fall.

Height 90 cm (3 ft) Blue Wood AsterMost of the asters at Glebe Cottage are close to species which means not only do they have a wild and wayward look that fits in with the feel of our garden, but t…

Symphyotrichum cordifolium, syn. Aster cordifolius (common names common blue wood aster, blue wood-aster or heartleaf aster), is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to eastern North America. An herbaceous perennial, it can be readily found along forest edges and in open areas, as well in urban areas and in cultivation. It sometimes produces a naturally occurring hybrid with S. puniceum named Symphyotrichum × tard (Source: Wikipedia, ''…